Columbia, MS Map & Demographics
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Columbia Overview
$16,542
PER CAPITA INCOME
$40,843
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$29,470
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
4.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
95.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.45
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
5,831
TOTAL POPULATION
2,695
MALE POPULATION
3,136
FEMALE POPULATION
85.94
MALES / 100 FEMALES
116.36
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
1,795
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
38.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Columbia Zip Codes
Columbia Area Codes
Income in Columbia
Income Overview in Columbia
Per Capita Income in Columbia is $16,542, while median incomes of families and households are $40,843 and $29,470 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 5,831 | $16,542 |
| Median Family Income | 1,095 | $40,843 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,095 | $55,446 |
| Median Household Income | 1,989 | $29,470 |
| Mean Household Income | 1,989 | $42,358 |
| Income Deficit | 1,095 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 5,831 | 4.43% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 5,831 | 95.57¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 5,831 | 0.45 |
Earnings by Sex in Columbia
Average Earnings in Columbia are $23,750, $24,311 for men and $23,233 for women, a difference of 4.4%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 959 (49.4%) | $24,311 |
| Female | 983 (50.6%) | $23,233 |
| Total | 1,942 (100.0%) | $23,750 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Columbia
The most common earnings brackets in Columbia are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (165 | 17.2%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (179 | 18.2%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 97 (10.1%) | 144 (14.6%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 28 (2.9%) | 28 (2.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 2 (0.2%) | 53 (5.4%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 28 (2.9%) | 40 (4.1%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 14 (1.5%) | 69 (7.0%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 59 (6.1%) | 41 (4.2%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 18 (1.9%) | 36 (3.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 67 (7.0%) | 20 (2.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 47 (4.9%) | 8 (0.8%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 165 (17.2%) | 179 (18.2%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 88 (9.2%) | 84 (8.6%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 26 (2.7%) | 57 (5.8%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 16 (1.7%) | 24 (2.4%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 17 (1.8%) | 49 (5.0%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 37 (3.9%) | 13 (1.3%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (1.9%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 47 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 71 (7.4%) | 44 (4.5%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 122 (12.7%) | 66 (6.7%) |
| $100,000+ | 10 (1.0%) | 9 (0.9%) |
| Total | 959 (100.0%) | 983 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Columbia
Average earnings in Columbia are $27,609 for men and $24,685 for women, a difference of 10.6%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $68,833, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $21,513. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $33,523, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $22,639.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $21,513 | $22,639 |
| High School Diploma | $27,586 | $23,669 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $24,000 | $29,665 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $57,100 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,833 | $33,523 |
| Total | $27,609 | $24,685 |
Family Income in Columbia
Family Income Brackets in Columbia
According to the Columbia family income data, there are 216 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.7% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 36 | 3.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 111 | 10.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 151 | 13.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 155 | 14.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 168 | 15.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 130 | 11.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 216 | 19.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 95 | 8.7% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 24 | 2.2% |
| $200,000+ | 9 | 0.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Columbia
4-person families (173 | 15.8%) account for the highest median family income in Columbia with $90,117 per family, while 4-person families (173 | 15.8%) have the highest median income of $22,529 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 623 (56.9%) | $35,656 |
| 3-Person Families | 178 (16.3%) | $0 |
| 4-Person Families | 173 (15.8%) | $90,117 |
| 5-Person Families | 69 (6.3%) | $78,608 |
| 6-Person Families | 38 (3.5%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 14 (1.3%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,095 (100.0%) | $40,843 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Columbia
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 270 (24.7%) | $0 |
| 1 Earner | 507 (46.3%) | $38,781 |
| 2 Earners | 265 (24.2%) | $79,485 |
| 3+ Earners | 53 (4.8%) | $109,583 |
| Total | 1,095 (100.0%) | $40,843 |
Household Income in Columbia
Household Income Brackets in Columbia
With 426 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Columbia, accounting for 21.4% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (0.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 117 | 5.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 338 | 17.0% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 426 | 21.4% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 271 | 13.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 302 | 15.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 139 | 7.0% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 227 | 11.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 135 | 6.8% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 24 | 1.2% |
| $200,000+ | 10 | 0.5% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Columbia
The median household income in Columbia is $29,470, with the highest median household income of $40,500 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 582 households (29.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $23,698, with 63 households (3.2%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 63 (3.2%) | $23,698 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 501 (25.2%) | $29,418 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 582 (29.3%) | $40,500 |
| 65+ Years | 843 (42.4%) | $25,938 |
| Total | 1,989 (100.0%) | $29,470 |
Poverty in Columbia
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia
With 26.9% poverty level for males and 28.2% for females among the residents of Columbia, 12 to 14 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 97 males (78.9%) and 23 females (47.9%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 53 (27.8%) | 13 (30.9%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 40 (13.6%) | 88 (23.8%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 97 (78.9%) | 23 (47.9%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 7 (12.7%) | 30 (26.8%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 76 (31.7%) | 98 (41.9%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 58 (26.6%) | 56 (22.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 166 (54.6%) | 136 (36.4%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 28 (14.1%) | 115 (42.6%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 39 (19.3%) | 64 (19.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 17 (5.4%) | 159 (38.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 30 (40.0%) | 18 (5.4%) |
| Total | 611 (26.9%) | 800 (28.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Columbia
According to the poverty statistics in Columbia, males aged 5 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 138 (72.3%) | 29 (69.1%) |
| 5 Years | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 254 (86.4%) | 282 (76.2%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 26 (21.1%) | 25 (52.1%) |
| 15 Years | 32 (100.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 48 (87.3%) | 82 (73.2%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 164 (68.3%) | 136 (58.1%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 160 (73.4%) | 196 (77.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 138 (45.4%) | 238 (63.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 170 (85.9%) | 155 (57.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 163 (80.7%) | 269 (80.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 299 (94.6%) | 253 (61.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (60.0%) | 315 (94.6%) |
| Total | 1,664 (73.1%) | 2,033 (71.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Columbia
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Columbia show that 20.0% or 141 of the total 704 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 450 (81.8%) | 100 (18.2%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 101 (74.8%) | 34 (25.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
| Total | 563 (80.0%) | 141 (20.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Columbia
According to the poverty data in Columbia, 61.4% or 27 single-father households and 21.0% or 73 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 27 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (30.9%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (24.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 27 (100.0%) | 47 (30.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 27 (61.4%) | 73 (21.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Columbia
The poverty data for Columbia shows that 141 of the married-couple family households (20.0%) and 100 of the single-parent households (25.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 74 household (41.3%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 100 (18.2%) | 26 (21.3%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 34 (25.2%) | 74 (41.3%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 141 (20.0%) | 100 (25.6%) |
Race in Columbia
The most populous races in Columbia are White / Caucasian (3,213 | 55.1%), Black / African American (2,498 | 42.8%), and Some other Race (66 | 1.1%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 9 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 2,498 | 42.8% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 0.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 0 | 0.0% |
| White / Caucasian | 3,213 | 55.1% |
| Two or more Races | 45 | 0.8% |
| Some other Race | 66 | 1.1% |
| Total | 5,831 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Columbia
The most populous ancestries reported in Columbia are Irish (438 | 7.5%), English (417 | 7.1%), American (407 | 7.0%), German (195 | 3.3%), and French (131 | 2.2%), together accounting for 27.2% of all Columbia residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| American | 407 | 7.0% |
| Belgian | 13 | 0.2% |
| Brazilian | 18 | 0.3% |
| British | 17 | 0.3% |
| Canadian | 9 | 0.2% |
| Cherokee | 1 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 5 | 0.1% |
| Dutch | 11 | 0.2% |
| English | 417 | 7.1% |
| European | 99 | 1.7% |
| French | 131 | 2.2% |
| German | 195 | 3.3% |
| Hungarian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 438 | 7.5% |
| Italian | 10 | 0.2% |
| Korean | 9 | 0.2% |
| Mexican | 20 | 0.3% |
| Norwegian | 18 | 0.3% |
| Scotch-Irish | 30 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 72 | 1.2% |
| Slovak | 8 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 12 | 0.2% |
| Welsh | 70 | 1.2% | View All 23 Rows |
Immigrants in Columbia
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Columbia came from Latin America (17 | 0.3%), Brazil (10 | 0.2%), South America (10 | 0.2%), Asia (9 | 0.2%), and Philippines (9 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.9% of all Columbia residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 9 | 0.2% |
| Brazil | 10 | 0.2% |
| Central America | 7 | 0.1% |
| Latin America | 17 | 0.3% |
| Mexico | 7 | 0.1% |
| Philippines | 9 | 0.2% |
| South America | 10 | 0.2% |
| South Eastern Asia | 9 | 0.2% | View All 8 Rows |
Sex and Age in Columbia
Sex and Age in Columbia
The most populous age groups in Columbia are 30 to 34 Years (280 | 10.4%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (301 | 9.6%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 191 (7.1%) | 42 (1.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 218 (8.1%) | 117 (3.7%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 227 (8.4%) | 301 (9.6%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 169 (6.3%) | 237 (7.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 196 (7.3%) | 182 (5.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 109 (4.0%) | 142 (4.5%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 280 (10.4%) | 148 (4.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 208 (7.7%) | 139 (4.4%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 179 (6.6%) | 258 (8.2%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 132 (4.9%) | 174 (5.6%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 95 (3.5%) | 120 (3.8%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 163 (6.0%) | 226 (7.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 101 (3.7%) | 139 (4.4%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 247 (9.2%) | 183 (5.8%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 76 (2.8%) | 261 (8.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 51 (1.9%) | 200 (6.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 32 (1.2%) | 43 (1.4%) |
| 85 Years and over | 21 (0.8%) | 224 (7.1%) |
| Total | 2,695 (100.0%) | 3,136 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Columbia
Median Family Size in Columbia
The median family size in Columbia is 3.64 persons per family, with single female/mother families (347 | 31.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.43 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (44 | 4.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.23 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 704 (64.3%) | 3.34 |
| Single Male/Father | 44 (4.0%) | 2.23 |
| Single Female/Mother | 347 (31.7%) | 4.43 |
| Total Families | 1,095 (100.0%) | 3.64 |
Median Household Size in Columbia
The median household size in Columbia is 2.56 persons per household, with single female/mother households (347 | 17.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.7 persons per household. non-family households (894 | 45.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.10 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 704 (35.4%) | 3.37 |
| Single Male/Father | 44 (2.2%) | 2.48 |
| Single Female/Mother | 347 (17.4%) | 4.70 |
| Non-family | 894 (45.0%) | 1.10 |
| Total Households | 1,989 (100.0%) | 2.56 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Columbia
Out of a total of 1,989 households in Columbia, 1,095 (55.0%) are family households, while 894 (45.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 595, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 840.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 840 (42.2%) |
| 2-Person Households | 595 (29.9%) | 54 (2.7%) |
| 3-Person Households | 206 (10.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 166 (8.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 76 (3.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 52 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,095 (55.0%) | 894 (45.0%) |
Female Fertility in Columbia
Fertility by Age in Columbia
Average fertility rate in Columbia is 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 59.6% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 28 (59.6%) | 59.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 19 (40.4%) | 32.0 |
| Total | 47 (100.0%) | 36.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Columbia
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (100.0%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (100.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Columbia
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 29 (61.7%) | 93.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 18 (38.3%) | 36.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| Total | 47 (100.0%) | 36.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Columbia
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 47 (100.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Columbia
Employment by Class of Employer in Columbia
Among the 1,619 employed individuals in Columbia, private company employees (1,160 | 71.7%), local government employees (155 | 9.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (153 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 1,160 | 71.7% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 13 | 0.8% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 105 | 6.5% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 153 | 9.5% |
| Local Government Employees | 155 | 9.6% |
| State Government Employees | 27 | 1.7% |
| Federal Government Employees | 6 | 0.4% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 1,619 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Columbia
According to the labor force statistics for Columbia, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,650), 38.6% or 1,795 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.6% or 154 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 68.5% or 172 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 27.4% or 32 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 117 (36.4%) | 32 (27.4%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 164 (43.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 172 (68.5%) | 13 (7.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 191 (44.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 348 (44.4%) | 54 (15.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 309 (59.3%) | 42 (13.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 249 (64.0%) | 13 (5.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 91 (37.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 107 (14.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,795 (38.6%) | 154 (8.6%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Columbia
According to labor force statistics for Columbia, 52.0% of individuals (1,359) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,613) are in the labor force, with 9.0% or 122 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 88.5% or 232 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 15.1% or 80 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 229 (39.0%) | 46 (7.9%) |
| High School Diploma | 531 (57.3%) | 140 (15.1%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 368 (43.9%) | 25 (3.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 232 (88.5%) | 15 (5.6%) |
| Total | 1,359 (52.0%) | 235 (9.0%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Columbia
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Columbia are Community & Social Service (139 | 8.5%), Education, Arts & Media (97 | 5.9%), Management (63 | 3.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (25 | 1.5%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (22 | 1.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Columbia, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (68.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 11 (17.5%) | 52 (82.5%) |
| Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 68 (48.9%) | 71 (51.1%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 53 (54.6%) | 44 (45.4%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 15 (68.2%) | 7 (31.8%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
| Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 88 (35.8%) | 158 (64.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 789 (48.1%) | 850 (51.9%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Columbia are Healthcare Support (160 | 9.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (57 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (49 | 3.0%), Law Enforcement (32 | 1.9%), and Personal Care & Service (27 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Columbia, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (77.5%), and Law Enforcement (65.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (75.4%), and Personal Care & Service (55.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 160 (100.0%) |
| Security & Protection | 38 (77.5%) | 11 (22.5%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 17 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 21 (65.6%) | 11 (34.4%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 14 (24.6%) | 43 (75.4%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 12 (44.4%) | 15 (55.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 64 (21.8%) | 229 (78.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 789 (48.1%) | 850 (51.9%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Columbia are Sales & Related (211 | 12.9%), and Office & Administration (181 | 11.0%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 92 (43.6%) | 119 (56.4%) |
| Office & Administration | 8 (4.4%) | 173 (95.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 100 (25.5%) | 292 (74.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 789 (48.1%) | 850 (51.9%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Columbia are Construction & Extraction (119 | 7.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (80 | 4.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 119 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 80 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 199 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 789 (48.1%) | 850 (51.9%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Columbia are Production (203 | 12.4%), Material Moving (155 | 9.5%), and Transportation (151 | 9.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 121 (59.6%) | 82 (40.4%) |
| Transportation | 110 (72.9%) | 41 (27.2%) |
| Material Moving | 107 (69.0%) | 48 (31.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 338 (66.4%) | 171 (33.6%) |
| Total (Overall) | 789 (48.1%) | 850 (51.9%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia
Employment Industries in Columbia
The major employment industries in Columbia include Health Care & Social Assistance (253 | 15.4%), Retail Trade (197 | 12.0%), Manufacturing (147 | 9.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (137 | 8.4%), and Transportation & Warehousing (122 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Columbia
The Columbia industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Manufacturing (99.3%), and Transportation & Warehousing (95.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (96.4%), and Educational Services (86.1%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 101 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 12 (54.5%) | 10 (45.5%) |
| Manufacturing | 146 (99.3%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 11 (22.5%) | 38 (77.5%) |
| Retail Trade | 83 (42.1%) | 114 (57.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 116 (95.1%) | 6 (4.9%) |
| Utilities | 18 (39.1%) | 28 (60.9%) |
| Information | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (100.0%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 11 (29.7%) | 26 (70.3%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 16 (61.5%) | 10 (38.5%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 68 (78.2%) | 19 (21.8%) |
| Educational Services | 11 (13.9%) | 68 (86.1%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 9 (3.6%) | 244 (96.4%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 24 (55.8%) | 19 (44.2%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 51 (37.2%) | 86 (62.8%) |
| Public Administration | 52 (62.6%) | 31 (37.3%) |
| Total | 789 (48.1%) | 850 (51.9%) |
Education in Columbia
School Enrollment in Columbia
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,451 students in Columbia are elementary school (385 | 26.5%), middle school (349 | 24.0%), and high school (342 | 23.6%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 129 | 8.9% |
| Kindergarten | 19 | 1.3% |
| Elementary School | 385 | 26.5% |
| Middle School | 349 | 24.0% |
| High School | 342 | 23.6% |
| College / Undergraduate | 183 | 12.6% |
| Graduate / Professional | 44 | 3.0% |
| Total | 1,451 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Columbia
Out of a total of 1,451 students who are enrolled in schools in Columbia, 168 (11.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,283 (88.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 39 (32.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 132 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 97 (75.2%) | 32 (24.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 281 (88.1%) | 38 (11.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 389 (88.4%) | 51 (11.6%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 247 (96.9%) | 8 (3.1%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 132 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 82 (67.8%) | 39 (32.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 Years and over | 55 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,283 (88.4%) | 168 (11.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Columbia
Education (184 | 33.5%), business (108 | 19.6%), arts & humanities (82 | 14.9%), visual & performing arts (35 | 6.4%), and communications (35 | 6.4%) are the most common fields of study among 550 individuals in Columbia who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 10 | 1.8% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
| Psychology | 12 | 2.2% |
| Social Sciences | 21 | 3.8% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 22 | 4.0% |
| Business | 108 | 19.6% |
| Education | 184 | 33.5% |
| Literature & Languages | 14 | 2.5% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 27 | 4.9% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 35 | 6.4% |
| Communications | 35 | 6.4% |
| Arts & Humanities | 82 | 14.9% |
| Total | 550 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Columbia
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Columbia
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Columbia are males with 2 vehicles (319, accounting for 40.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (252, making up 38.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 24 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 183 (23.4%) | 404 (49.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 319 (40.8%) | 252 (30.6%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 146 (18.7%) | 92 (11.2%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 93 (11.9%) | 42 (5.1%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 17 (2.2%) | 34 (4.1%) |
| Total | 782 (100.0%) | 824 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Columbia
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Columbia are 10 to 14 minutes (390 commuters, 24.5%), 5 to 9 minutes (371 commuters, 23.3%), and less than 5 minutes (162 commuters, 10.2%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 162 | 10.2% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 371 | 23.3% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 390 | 24.5% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 114 | 7.2% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 119 | 7.5% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 138 | 8.7% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 50 | 3.1% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 106 | 6.7% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 43 | 2.7% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 100 | 6.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Columbia
The most common commute times in Columbia are 10 to 14 minutes (171 commuters, 22.4%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (262 commuters, 31.6%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 118 (15.4%) | 44 (5.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 109 (14.3%) | 262 (31.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 171 (22.4%) | 219 (26.4%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 64 (8.4%) | 50 (6.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 119 (14.3%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 84 (11.0%) | 54 (6.5%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 50 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 47 (6.1%) | 59 (7.1%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 21 (2.8%) | 22 (2.6%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 100 (13.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Columbia
The most frequent times of departure to work in Columbia are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (215, 28.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (136, 16.4%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 215 (28.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 15 (2.0%) | 45 (5.4%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 24 (3.1%) | 29 (3.5%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 65 (8.5%) | 19 (2.3%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 17 (2.2%) | 114 (13.8%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 113 (14.8%) | 136 (16.4%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 53 (6.9%) | 129 (15.6%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 60 (7.9%) | 108 (13.0%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 25 (3.3%) | 41 (5.0%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 29 (3.8%) | 127 (15.3%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 41 (5.4%) | 7 (0.8%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 27 (3.5%) | 8 (1.0%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 80 (10.5%) | 66 (8.0%) |
| Total | 764 (100.0%) | 829 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Columbia
Occupancy by Ownership in Columbia
Of the total 1,989 dwellings in Columbia, owner-occupied units account for 1,186 (59.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 803 (40.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,186 | 59.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 803 | 40.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 1,989 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Columbia
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 840 | 42.2% |
| 2-Person Household | 649 | 32.6% |
| 3-Person Household | 206 | 10.4% |
| 4+ Person Household | 294 | 14.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,989 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Columbia
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 403 (48.0%) | 437 (52.0%) |
| 2-Person Household | 446 (68.7%) | 203 (31.3%) |
| 3-Person Household | 157 (76.2%) | 49 (23.8%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 180 (61.2%) | 114 (38.8%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,186 (59.6%) | 803 (40.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Columbia
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 152 (40.5%) | 223 (59.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 439 (72.1%) | 170 (27.9%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 243 (38.8%) | 384 (61.2%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 352 (93.1%) | 26 (6.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Columbia
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 194 | 9.8% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 370 | 18.6% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 196 | 9.9% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 386 | 19.4% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 513 | 25.8% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 223 | 11.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 107 | 5.4% |
| Total | 1,989 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Columbia
Median Income by Occupancy in Columbia
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,186 (59.6%) | $38,098 |
| Renter-Occupied | 803 (40.4%) | $19,185 |
| Average | 1,989 (100.0%) | $29,470 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Columbia
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 49 (4.1%) | 31 (3.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 38 (4.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 133 (11.2%) | 205 (25.5%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 67 (5.7%) | 180 (22.4%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 53 (4.5%) | 125 (15.6%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 191 (16.1%) | 79 (9.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 253 (21.3%) | 50 (6.2%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 95 (8.0%) | 45 (5.6%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 185 (15.6%) | 41 (5.1%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 127 (10.7%) | 9 (1.1%) |
| $150,000 or more | 33 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,186 (100.0%) | 803 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Columbia
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 253 (21.3%) | 137 (17.1%) |
| $300 to $499 | 317 (26.7%) | 188 (23.4%) |
| $500 to $799 | 238 (20.1%) | 159 (19.8%) |
| $800 to $999 | 162 (13.7%) | 142 (17.7%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 122 (10.3%) | 13 (1.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 86 (7.2%) | 24 (3.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $3,000 or more | 8 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,186 (100.0%) | 803 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Columbia
Housing Structures in Columbia
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,496 | 75.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 17 | 0.9% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 16 | 0.8% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 173 | 8.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 19 | 1.0% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 229 | 11.5% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 39 | 2.0% |
| Total | 1,989 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Columbia
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,135 (75.9%) | 361 (24.1%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 3 (17.6%) | 14 (82.4%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 8 (4.6%) | 165 (95.4%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 15 (6.6%) | 214 (93.4%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 25 (64.1%) | 14 (35.9%) |
| Total | 1,186 (59.6%) | 803 (40.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Columbia
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 56 (7.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 27 (2.3%) | 273 (34.0%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 181 (15.3%) | 278 (34.6%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 641 (54.0%) | 167 (20.8%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 337 (28.4%) | 29 (3.6%) |
| Total | 1,186 (100.0%) | 803 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Columbia
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 449 (37.9%) | 230 (28.6%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 15 (1.3%) | 14 (1.7%) |
| Electricity | 722 (60.9%) | 535 (66.6%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (3.0%) |
| Total | 1,186 (100.0%) | 803 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Columbia
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 50 (4.2%) | 301 (37.5%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 348 (29.3%) | 335 (41.7%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 533 (44.9%) | 128 (15.9%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 255 (21.5%) | 39 (4.9%) |
| Total | 1,186 (100.0%) | 803 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Columbia
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Columbia
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 712 | 474 |
| Median Property Value | $93,300 | $102,100 |
| Median Household Income | $33,134 | $7 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $354 | $8 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $742 | $182 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Columbia
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 116 (16.3%) | 50 (10.5%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 302 (42.4%) | 176 (37.1%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 263 (36.9%) | 240 (50.6%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 11 (1.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 20 (2.8%) | 8 (1.7%) |
| Total | 712 (100.0%) | 474 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Columbia
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 43 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 196 (27.5%) | 6 (1.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 170 (23.9%) | 57 (12.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 144 (20.2%) | 21 (4.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 44 (6.2%) | 109 (23.0%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 29 (4.1%) | 51 (10.8%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 60 (8.4%) | 156 (32.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 26 (3.6%) | 67 (14.1%) |
| Total | 712 (100.0%) | 474 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Columbia
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 217 (30.5%) | 71,852 (15,158.7%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 184 (25.8%) | 217 (45.8%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 49 (6.9%) | 184 (38.8%) |
| 4.0x or more | 226 (31.7%) | 44 (9.3%) |
| Total | 712 (100.0%) | 474 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Columbia
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 213 (29.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 106 (14.9%) | 98 (20.7%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 93 (13.1%) | 125 (26.4%) |
| Total | 712 (100.0%) | 474 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Columbia
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 233 (89.6%) | 27 (10.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,199 (98.5%) | 18 (1.5%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 152 (42.1%) | 209 (57.9%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 343 (75.7%) | 110 (24.3%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 525 (77.4%) | 153 (22.6%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 340 (72.7%) | 128 (27.4%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 509 (95.1%) | 26 (4.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 713 (97.9%) | 15 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and older | 408 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,422 (86.6%) | 686 (13.4%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Columbia
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 233 (89.6%) | 27 (10.4%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,199 (98.5%) | 18 (1.5%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 152 (42.1%) | 209 (57.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Columbia
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,347 (85.1%) | 236 (14.9%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 1,201 (87.4%) | 173 (12.6%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 609 (86.6%) | 94 (13.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 715 (82.2%) | 155 (17.8%) |
| $100,000 and over | 533 (95.0%) | 28 (5.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Columbia
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 175 (67.3%) | 58 (22.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,011 (83.1%) | 242 (19.9%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 17 (4.7%) | 135 (37.4%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 92 (20.3%) | 261 (57.6%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 243 (35.8%) | 319 (47.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 141 (30.1%) | 199 (42.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 190 (35.5%) | 333 (62.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 713 (97.9%) | 259 (35.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 408 (100.0%) | 201 (49.3%) |
| Total | 2,990 (58.5%) | 2,007 (39.3%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Columbia
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 21 (4.0%) | 62 (10.6%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 19 (4.2%) | 83 (17.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 157 (22.3%) | 198 (20.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 188 (59.5%) | 192 (46.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 55 (73.3%) | 278 (83.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Columbia
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 21 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 28 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 18 (2.6%) | 42 (4.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 42 (13.3%) | 92 (22.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 40 (53.3%) | 44 (13.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (2.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (2.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 52 (7.4%) | 98 (10.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 17 (5.4%) | 23 (5.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 30 (40.0%) | 50 (15.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (8.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 19 (4.2%) | 55 (11.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 79 (11.2%) | 81 (8.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (8.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 87 (26.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (0.2%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 63 (8.9%) | 171 (17.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 86 (27.2%) | 98 (23.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 45 (60.0%) | 267 (80.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 17 (3.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 50 (7.1%) | 65 (6.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 75 (23.7%) | 24 (5.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 91 (27.3%) |
Technology Access in Columbia
Computing Device Access in Columbia
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 1,185 | 59.6% |
| Smartphone | 1,627 | 81.8% |
| Tablet | 889 | 44.7% |
| No Computing Device | 283 | 14.2% |
| Total | 1,989 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Columbia
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 11 | 0.5% |
| Broadband Home | 1,100 | 55.3% |
| Cellular Data Only | 262 | 13.2% |
| Satellite Internet | 118 | 5.9% |
| No Internet | 537 | 27.0% |
| Total | 1,989 | 100.0% |
Columbia Summary
Columbia, Mississippi is a small city located in Marion County, Mississippi. It is the county seat of Marion County and is located in the Pine Belt region of the state. The city has a population of 6,817 as of the 2010 census.
History
Columbia was founded in 1820 and was originally known as Marion Court House. It was named after the Revolutionary War hero, General Francis Marion. The city was incorporated in 1821 and was the first county seat of Marion County.
In 1823, the city was renamed Columbia after Christopher Columbus. The city was a major trading center for the surrounding area and was the site of the first Marion County Courthouse.
In 1836, the city was the site of the Battle of Columbia, a major battle in the Creek War. The city was also the site of the Battle of Marion Court House in 1864 during the Civil War.
Geography
Columbia is located at 31°14'N 89°45'W. It is situated in the Pine Belt region of Mississippi, which is characterized by rolling hills and pine forests. The city is located in the center of Marion County and is bordered by the towns of Foxworth, Columbia, and Columbia.
The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, all of which is land. The city is located about 50 miles south of Jackson, Mississippi and about 100 miles north of New Orleans, Louisiana.
Economy
The economy of Columbia is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several large manufacturing plants, including a paper mill, a furniture factory, and a plastics plant.
The city is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The city is also home to a number of medical facilities, including a hospital and several clinics.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Columbia was 6,817. The racial makeup of the city was 68.3% White, 28.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.7% from other races, and 1.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population.
The median income for a household in the city was $30,938, and the median income for a family was $37,917. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 22.2% of families and 25.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 36.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is Per Capita Income in Columbia?
Per Capita income in Columbia is $16,542.
What is the Median Family Income in Columbia?
Median Family Income in Columbia is $40,843.
What is the Median Household income in Columbia?
Median Household Income in Columbia is $29,470.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Columbia?
Income or Wage Gap in Columbia is 4.4%.
Women in Columbia earn 95.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Columbia?
Inequality or Gini Index in Columbia is 0.45.
What is the Total Population of Columbia?
Total Population of Columbia is 5,831.
What is the Total Male Population of Columbia?
Total Male Population of Columbia is 2,695.
What is the Total Female Population of Columbia?
Total Female Population of Columbia is 3,136.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Columbia?
There are 85.94 Males per 100 Females in Columbia.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Columbia?
There are 116.36 Females per 100 Males in Columbia.
What is the Median Population Age in Columbia?
Median Population Age in Columbia is 40.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Columbia
Average Family Size in Columbia is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Columbia
Average Household Size in Columbia is 2.6 People.
How Large is the Labor Force in Columbia?
There are 1,795 People in the Labor Forcein in Columbia.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Columbia?
38.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Columbia.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Columbia?
Unemployment Rate in Columbia is 8.6%.